Gadget Blog

As the world mourns the untimely death of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson is not only remembered for his breakthrough music but also a gadget he invented (and patented in 1993).

The Method and means for creating anti-gravity illusion patent number 5255452 was drawn up and designed by Michael, and his team when planning for the 1993/4 tour.

The special shoe allowed the wearer to lean forward beyond their centre of gravity therefore producing a fantastic ‘magic’ lean effect.

Here’s a video of his moves on that tour:

They have a specially designed heel slot that’s attached to the stage and while the dancer with the lighted dynamite distracts the audiance MJ and his dance team slot themselves in ready for the amazing lean move..

You can see that the dancer on the far right did not manage to disengage correctly and the shoe almost stays stuck to the stage..

Well there you go, if you already know this, do your friends know? Pass on the link to this site and for all Michael Jackson fans everywhere, remember him by playing his music. He was, afterall THE KING OF POP.

RIP Michael Jackson.